Registered Nurse II, Acute Care-OSS Convenient Care

Bassett Healthcare Network • City of Oneonta, NY

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About The Position

The Registered Professional Nurse II, Acute Care is accountable for delivering safe patient care using the nursing process. The RN assesses, plans, delivers, coordinates, integrates, and evaluates nursing care based on patient needs, while supporting patients through interdisciplinary teamwork. The role provides nursing care and services to patients throughout the life span and in various settings consistent with educational preparation.

The RN practices according to approved, research-based standards and the ANA Code of Ethics for Professional Nurses; advocates for patients’ autonomy, dignity, and rights; and provides ethical, nonjudgmental, nondiscriminatory care that is sensitive to patient diversity. The position also involves directing and supervising care provided by LPNs and support personnel, and acting as a charge nurse, group leader, or preceptor when assigned.

The nurse maintains current licensure, credentials, training, and competencies; participates in educational activities, quality improvement, and nursing research; and works with senior nurses to apply research findings in clinical practice. Other duties may be assigned by a supervisor or manager.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Nursing or vocational/technical diploma from a professional nursing program required; a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is preferred.
• RNs without a BSN or higher nursing degree must meet New York State BSN in 10 educational requirements, including completing a baccalaureate or higher nursing degree within the timeframe required by applicable law and regulations, unless exempt.
• At least one year of experience as a Registered Nurse; if experience is not relevant, completion of the RN residency program is required for Registered Nurse II.
• Current New York State Registered Nurse license required.
• BLS certification required within six months.
• Other certifications may be required based on department requirements.
• Skills in leadership, clinical practice, multitasking, attention to detail, advocacy, and adaptability.
• Ability to perform medium work: exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
• Occasional balancing, climbing, crouching, kneeling, lifting, pushing, pulling, and reaching; frequent fit testing; and constant typing, grasping, hearing, repetitive motion, seeing/monitor or computer use, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and walking.
• Ability to work with occasional radiation/radiant energy hazards and frequent bodily fluids/bloodborne exposure.
• Ability to work in occasional noise, vibration, and wet and/or humid conditions, and frequent odors.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, deliver, coordinate, integrate, and evaluate nursing care according to patient needs.
• Provide nursing care and services to patients throughout the life span and in various settings consistent with educational preparation.
• Collect, analyze, and accurately record relevant patient health data.
• Analyze assessment data to identify patient problems and individualized expected outcomes.
• Develop plans of care describing interventions to attain expected outcomes.
• Implement and document interventions appropriate to diagnoses or patient problems.
• Evaluate patient progress toward identified goals.
• Adhere to approved, research-based practice standards.
• Direct and supervise patient care provided by LPNs and support personnel according to department guidelines.
• Consider safety, effective use of equipment and materials, and cost when managing patient care.
• Act as charge nurse, group leader, or preceptor when assigned; function in a charge nurse or leadership capacity as required by the practice arena.
• Write progress notes demonstrating understanding of patient status and progress toward goals.
• Advocate for patients and protect their autonomy, dignity, and rights.
• Provide ethical, nonjudgmental, nondiscriminatory care sensitive to patient diversity.
• Ensure patients have signed informed consent for indicated procedures.
• Maintain current knowledge and skills in the area of practice and provide proof of current licensure validation.
• Complete required unit credentialing, training, and competency validation and provide documented evidence to the supervisor.
• Participate annually in pathway-appropriate educational activity and document attendance or activity.
• Demonstrate clinical problem-solving ability through written exemplars, patient or family feedback, co-worker reports, or managerial observation.
• Participate in departmental and institutional quality improvement processes as assigned.
• Participate in nursing research and support inquiry, research-based practice, and the advancement of nursing science.
• Help identify clinical problems requiring investigation and assist with data collection in a structured format.
• Partner with senior nurses to apply research findings in clinical practice.
• Perform other duties as requested by a supervisor or manager.

Benefits

• Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and disability protection.
• Retirement benefits including an employer match.
• Sign-on bonus of $20,000 for full-time RNs excluding management; current Bassett Healthcare Network employees are not eligible. Additional details and eligibility requirements are discussed during the interview process, and the program may be terminated or suspended at leadership's discretion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree